This will be time to indulge in mainly  hand appliqué  but I will show various machine methods which can speed up the process and add extra texture. Whether you would like to copy one of my designs , such as one of my  daisy quilts, vintage bouquet, make simple repeat appliqué blocks or a strippy appliqué quilt, or start something new I will give tips and techniques of my way of designing using paste ups, choosing the fabric and certain parts of the fabric and stitching invisible stitching. Hopefully it will all be great fun and relaxing. I love hand but will also show machine appliqué with blanket stitch. There will be 2 new design ideas one being a “Folksy”/Country type quilt with 12” applique blocks and patchwork between.  The  other idea is a “Winterly Quilt” the colour of the trees and misty mornings, frost and snow all have tremendous possibilities, for a gentle winter garden quilt. The more i look at trees and colour the more inspiring I find them.

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS

Basic sewing kit, to include Golden Eye appliqué needles,  small sharp scissors, threads, etc
Rotary cutting set (if available), paper & fabric scissors, threads to match fabrics
Tracing paper or A1 layout pad, if wishing to alter basic design
Stitch and tear and any available embroidery threads
Sewing Machine in good working order, including 1/4” foot (if available) also open appliqué foot number 20 if you have a Bernina this is good for machine blanket stitch, free stitching foot.
Selection of fabrics you have available for garden inspiration or which ever quilt design you choose to do.
Give a ring before if you wish to discuss designs or fabrics.
Bring any magazine pictures books , photographs etc for inspiration

Requirements – BALTIMORE OR OTHER QUILT

Approximate finished size of quilt
Selection of washed Fabrics – calico, muslin, light or dark plain or assortment of fabrics to use as base fabric (enough for quilt project if wishing to use matching calico or muslin throughout)

For appliqué: plains and prints, either traditional reds and green with highlights of blue and gold or multi-coloured or sorted into a particular selection of colours to suit student

Books or Pictures – for inspiration and ideas
The colour scheme is very personal so I probably need to talk to students individually about their requirements.

All the general sewing kit, black fine and think .05mm fibre pen tracing and layout pad as above.